Striking the Balance: Challenges interpreting free Black Communities with Guy Weston

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Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett

Bernice Alexander Bennett

298 episodes

6 hours ago

Welcome to Ancestor's Footprints—the podcast where the past comes alive! Whether you're a curious beginner, an avid genealogist, or someone who believes that uncovering family history is a lifelong journey, this show is for you. With each episode, we'll bring you incredible stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you trace your roots and connect with your heritage. I’ve lined up passionate experts who will not only share their knowledge and resources but also answer your most pressing genealogy questions. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden gems in your family’s history and inspire you to take the next step in your journey. So, get ready to explore, discover, and honor the footprints your ancestors left behind. Your story starts here.

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Striking the Balance: Challenges interpreting free Black Communities with Guy Weston

Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett

29 minutes

2 months ago

Striking the Balance: Challenges interpreting free Black Communities with Guy Weston

Striking the Balance: Challenges interpreting free Black communities with Guy Weston.

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of acknowledging Black achievement in a discipline that is frequently dominated by loss and suffering.

Guy’s current work encompasses research and public history initiatives to raise the profile of Timbuctoo, NJ, where his fourth great grandfather purchased land in 1829. These have included interpretive signage in Timbuctoo, coordination of a curriculum development project in collaboration with local teachers, and preservation efforts for the Timbuctoo cemetery, where the oldest gravestone is dated 1847. He currently serves as Managing Director of the Timbuctoo Historical Society and is a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University and. He has contributed articles about his research to Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) Journal, AAHGS News, National Genealogical Society Magazine, and New Jersey Studies. He maintains a website at www.timbuctoonj.com.

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